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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995,587.20, 1,493,380.80 and 575,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995,587.20, 1,493,380.80 and 575,683.20 is: 863,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995,587.20 : 1,493,380.80 = 575,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995,587.20/1,493,380.80 = 575,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995,587.20x = 1,493,380.80 × 575,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995,587.20x = 859,714,237,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,714,237,762.56/995,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,524.80

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